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Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H220 |
Extremely flammable gas | Flammable gases |
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H336 |
May cause drowsiness or dizziness | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P222 |
Do not allow contact with air. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P377 |
Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. |
P381 |
In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 1000 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 1000 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 2100 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless, odorless gas.
| Boiling Point | -44°F |
| Flash Point | -156°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 8.4 atm at 70°F |
| Specific Gravity | 0.59 at -58°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
4
0
2
Synonyms
bottled gas; dimethyl methane; n-propane; propyl hydride; LPG
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 6334
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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